7.2

About this goal

Sylvinho latches on to a loose ball 30 yards out and unleashes a thunderbolt which curls away from the goalkeeper into the near post.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30

 

As the ball breaks Sylvinho is just begging to smash it as hard as he can, and he doesn't disappoint.

Technical Difficulty 20/30

 

Strikes the moving ball rolling back to him with such conviction, and while long-range goals are hard to judge, this is a great example of a clean hit.

Uniqueness 14/20

 

The ball rolling back to him before striking gives it a different perspective.

Importance 6/10

 

Equaliser after being 2-0 down away to Chelsea.

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

Chelsea.

FootballCritic Verdict

7.2

Sylvinho's reputation for striking a mean ball came from this moment.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Sylvinho

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